Head of FP&A (San Jose)
About the Role We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic Head of Finance & FP&A to play a critical role in shaping the financial future of Muon Space. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will lead company‑wide financial planning, forecasting, and performance management in support of rapid growth across commercial and government programs. The position will partner closely with leaders in Engineering, Mission Engineering, Production, Operations, Supply Chain, and Business Development to ensure disciplined capital allocation, proactive risk management, and data‑driven decision‑making. This is a highly visible role that blends financial acumen with strategic business partnership to help drive scale in a complex, long‑cycle industry. Responsibilities Strategic Finance Leadership Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long-Range Plan (LRP), and rolling forecasts across all business units. Provide actionable insights on program and company-level performance, unit economics, and capital trade-offs. Support strategic decision‑making on new programs, pricing strategies, launch partnerships, infrastructure, and CapEx investments through financial modeling and ROI analysis. FP&A Execution Lead variance analysis as part of the Month‑End Close in partnership with Accounting. Own Program Gross Margin reports, Budget vs. Actuals, and program‑level cost tracking. Build and refine program cost models for commercial and government contracts in alignment with evolving business and technical requirements. Enhance forecasting accuracy through data‑driven methodologies, scenario planning, and sensitivity analyses. Business Partnering Own Department Budget vs. Actuals analysis and reports. Partner with Mission Engineering and Program Management to drive program performance, risk mitigation, and funding strategies. Deliver executive‑ready dashboards and presentations that communicate financial performance, scenarios, and forward‑looking insights. Support customer, investor, and government reporting by preparing clear, compliant, and timely analyses. Team Leadership & Other Projects Build scalable FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support rapid company growth. Drive adoption of ERP and BI tools, improving data accessibility, reporting accuracy, and automation. Foster a culture of precision, transparency, and forward‑thinking financial management across the Finance function. Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field. 8–12 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or investment banking, including 3 years in a managerial role. Proven track record in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and executive presentation skills. Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes environment. Preferred: MBA, CFA, or CPA. Experience with both commercial and government space programs. Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Anaplan). Strong grasp of long‑cycle programs, unit economics, government contract structures and EVM a plus. Salary The salary range for this role is $212,000 - $240,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. Competitive compensation package with performance‑based incentives. Opportunity to play a key role in advancing space exploration and commercialization. Collaborative, mission‑driven culture working alongside world‑class engineers and scientists. Career growth in a rapidly expanding global industry. About Muon Space Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end‑to‑end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission‑critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time‑to‑orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world. Taking Care of Our Team At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave. Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. ITAR/EAR Requirements This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process. J-18808-Ljbffr
